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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,195.20, 513,283.20 and 155,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,195.20, 513,283.20 and 155,206.40 is: 232,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,195.20 : 513,283.20 = 155,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,195.20/513,283.20 = 155,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,195.20x = 513,283.20 × 155,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,195.20x = 79,664,837,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,664,837,652.48/342,195.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,805.25

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